NGERENDE ISLAND LODGE – MASAAI MARA NATIONAL PARK
Ngerende island lodge is a 5 star luxury accommodation found in Olchoro conservancy on the banks of Mara River of the wildlife-rich Masaai mara National park Kenya. The lodge is positioned in the major migration crossing point just 15 minutes’ walk. Ngerende island lodge and Ngerende in the wild are the exclusive luxury lodges in masaai mara national park. You can be at the camp by road or air transport taking approximately 5-6 hours (250km) drive from Nairobi city center to Masaai mara national park and an hour to fly from Nairobi to the close Ngerende airstrip then 2km to be transferred to the lodge. The camp is convenient and business friendly to tourists, travellers who want to explore the park with its beautiful view of Mara River, wildlife roaming along the river and surrounding areas.
Ngerende island lodge consists of 7 luxury and comfortable en-suite tents raised on a wooden deck overlooking Mara River and wilderness reflecting traditional building styles with modern comfort and ambience. Each tent is well elevated with wooden platforms, decorated and furnished with en-suite facilities of clean private flush toilets, safari style hot and cold showers, mosquito nets, Deck chairs, work Decks, Wooden Tables, free toiletries, Free bottled water in the tents, white pillows and duvets and many others. Each tent has sitting areas, Private verandas and vanity deck that give a better view over river, wildlife viewing since the lodge is in the major crossing point and surrounding areas. Tents are equipped with comfortable clean beddings containing queen sized beds. There are fireplaces at the camp where guests relax and share stories about safaris; it also provides warmth to visitors during cold nights. The camp offers tents suitable for family as well as individuals with single bed, double beds, twin for couple and triple/ family tents. They cost 400$ per night and above, during high season rate is always high than in low season rate
Ngerende island lodge offers more services and facilities which include;
A Fine dining in main canvas that serves different meals both international (vegetarians and non- vegetarians) and Kenyan cuisine to meets guests choice and at any place of your choice either verandas or dining area. They offer continental/buffet breakfast , picnic lunch and dinners (both in and outdoor dinners) served by well trained, friendly and organized staff ,they also serve bush diners overlooking the stars in the sky .
A well-stocked bar and lounge with comfortable seats where guests relax as they enjoy variety of refreshments both, local ,cocktail, wines, spirits and international beers overlooking the breathtaking views over the Mara wilderness , river and surrounding area
A blue water swimming pool that cools off the hot afternoon especially after game drive with pool side beds to relax on as you sip cocktail that winds up the evening.
Services; Free parking space available, Laundry and house -keeping services available, airport pickups and drop-offs offered ,
Wifi internet available in the main building that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends. You are able to surf the web while connected.
Recreational activities include; Game drive that will give a chance to see wide range of animals since the camp is located in the wildebeest crossing point Hot air ballooning safaris , nature walks in the local villages of Masaai , walk night safaris and many others
Masaai mara national park is among the largest and most visited park in Kenya know of its incredible density and variety of animals . it is situated 270km north of Nairobi in Kenya occupying the total area of 1,510 km squared . There are many over 1 million tribes in Kenya, Masaai are initial and local group of semi –Nomadic people that settled in Kenya and the northern part of Tanzania. Maasai Mara National park is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border.
The park contains over a million of animals that include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos and 600 species of bird and 60 species of raptors in different colors. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration from Serengeti national park during July, August and October .The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek river. There are several accommodations in Masaai mara national park ; budget , mid range and luxury accommodation which are all friendly and convenient to guests visiting Masaai mara national park. There are different activities to do while in Masaai Mara national park; Game viewing ,you spot various animals while migrating from Serengeti , boat cruise at mara river, hot air ballooning riding, bird watching since the park contains more bird species, nature walks in the park, ,visiting masaai river, see wildebeest migration, flying safaris, cultural visits in the masaai homes and many others.
